Eleven Table Tennis

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Eleven Table Tennis is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by For Fun Labs and was released on September 22, 2016. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The first virtual reality ping pong experience available on Steam! Single and Multiplayer virtual reality ping pong. Play a 1 vs. 1 , against opponents online, or a slew of mini games to hone your skills.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,226 reviews

gameplay46 positive mentions

stability24 negative mentions

Incredibly realistic physics that closely mimic real table tennis, making it a great training tool for improving real-life skills.
Active and friendly online community, with quick matchmaking and enjoyable multiplayer experiences.
Variety of game modes, including challenging AI opponents and fun mini-games, providing ample replayability.

Occasional latency issues in multiplayer matches, which can disrupt gameplay and make it difficult to react to opponents' shots.
Limited variety in environments and customization options, which may lead to a repetitive experience over time.
Some players exploit game mechanics, such as excessive spin serves, which can be frustrating for less experienced players.

gameplay
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this VR table tennis game is highly praised for its realistic physics and mechanics, providing an authentic experience that closely mimics real-life table tennis. While the game may lack extensive environments and customization options, its focus on simplicity and accuracy enhances immersion, though newcomers may find the demanding mechanics challenging. Overall, players appreciate the smooth, lag-free gameplay and the engaging spin mechanics, despite some concerns about multiplayer latency and the serving mechanics.
- “While many VR games lean on spectacle or exaggerated mechanics, this title places its focus firmly on physics and authenticity.”
- “The physics and gameplay feel accurate to playing real table tennis, and the AI modes are genuinely challenging.”
- “The mechanics are spot on, the paddles move flawlessly with 1-to-1 tracking, and the ball's physics are spot on; it's seriously like you're playing the game.”
- “Newcomers may also struggle initially, as the demanding mechanics don’t provide much room for error.”
- “Lack of communication, bad physics, and just awful gameplay.”
- “The serve mechanics are extremely awkward with the ball attached to the same controller as the paddle.”
graphics
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and smooth performance, while others criticize them as dated or simplistic, especially after recent updates that reportedly downgraded quality. Many users note that while the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are sufficient for an immersive VR experience, complemented by realistic physics. Overall, the consensus suggests that while improvements could be made, the graphics do not detract significantly from the enjoyable gameplay.
- “The game is a table tennis simulation game which provides an authentic and challenging table tennis experience, and it has fantastic gameplay and nice graphics.”
- “Great graphics and realistic physics.”
- “The graphics are very detailed and the adjustable table height/position is very easy.”
- “The graphics are looking dated and I would have liked a more realistic approach.”
- “The only sad thing is that with some update the visuals on the PC version got downgraded heavily.”
- “The game looked blurry and I could not turn off anti-aliasing; the frame rate would not go higher than 70 even if I went to low/medium/high graphics.”
story
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on providing a realistic table tennis simulation experience. Players generally recommend purchasing the game on the Meta Quest store for optimal performance, as the Steam version has been criticized for tracking issues and lag, particularly for Quest users. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its physics and player engagement, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “Surprisingly good table tennis simulation with a great player base thanks to the Quest 2 crossplay.”
- “Now, ten years later, we can play ping pong together from several states away with him on the Quest and me on the Vive.”
- “I now play it on Quest 2 but the comfort with Index is so much better.. and you have 144hz mode for butter-smooth gameplay.”
- “☑ no story”
- “✅ no story”
- “Most often it seems that the changes are made to better the experience for quest 2 users, while simultaneously ruining and making the game nearly unplayable for other users.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over its repetitive nature and limited selection, often resorting to playing their own music in the background. While some appreciate the calming and light-hearted tunes, others feel that a more diverse soundtrack or the ability to import personal playlists would significantly enhance the experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that improvements in the music aspect are needed to maintain player engagement.
- “I've been really pleased to see a huge overhaul to the UI, new music, and more avatar configuration.”
- “Maybe also change something about the music; the vibe with the current sounds is great, but I would love to see more songs, as well as maybe some sort of playlist system.”
- “Ability to play your own music library through the environment's speakers would be perfect.”
- “I'm not really an athletic person and I've only played against the AI, but this is a really solid game that I can play to relax and listen to music.”
- “My only complaint is the music is getting pretty repetitive after a while.”
- “The music in the game is really horrible (the audio overall is still really cheap!) I found out a tip: turn the music off and play some music of your own in the background.”
stability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and latency issues, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay on lower settings or specific hardware, others face significant freezing and control problems that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as "buggy" but still enjoyable, especially for those willing to overlook its technical shortcomings.
- “Runs great, plays great, can absolutely recommend to anyone remotely interested in table tennis.”
- “Runs great on max settings with 1060 6GB for HTC Vive.”
- “Note, my hardware specifications are pretty low and the game runs great.”
- “Still a lot of bugs and glitches, makes it very frustrating while playing high tempo matches.”
- “Only point of criticism is the latency and glitches during live battles, making timing of hitting the ball a bit off.”
- “Very buggy and constant 100% GPU usage on NVIDIA 1080ti.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance and realistic physics, particularly on lower-end systems and VR platforms like the Quest 2, there are notable issues with stuttering and latency, especially in multiplayer modes. Some users have experienced significant performance drops and graphical stuttering, even on high-end setups, indicating that further optimization is needed, particularly for non-standard maps and multiplayer functionality. Despite these challenges, the game remains enjoyable for both single-player and multiplayer experiences.
- “I'm not an expert with ping pong, but this feels like an absolutely perfect recreation of it. The physics feel right, the performance is buttery smooth even on a meager computer, and the multiplayer is simple, responsive, and has a pleasant community. Highly recommended.”
- “The physics are realistic, the game is optimized, and it has many quality of life features.”
- “Performance is great, and it's fun either singleplayer against AI or multiplayer!”
- “Stuttering is immediately noticeable upon launch.”
- “Absolutely terrible performance - I have Skyrim VR running at 100-110 fps, but here even on the simplest of settings I got a maximum of 30-32 fps.”
- “In spite of having a beefy system (i7-6700k, 32GB RAM, GTX 1070, SSD), I'm getting much more sporadic graphical stuttering than in previous versions (this comes in the form of minute pauses, particularly just after the ball leaves a paddle).”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players consistently reporting laughter and enjoyment during matches, often due to funny AI interactions and amusing gameplay mechanics. Many users highlight the game's ability to create a fun, social atmosphere, making even the most challenging moments entertaining. Overall, the combination of hilarious moments and engaging multiplayer experiences contributes to a highly enjoyable and comedic gaming experience.
- “I am terrible at this game, but just spent 2-3 hours playing with someone I have never met and it was so fun; I couldn't stop laughing.”
- “For a ping pong sim, this thing rocks lol ... it is hilarious fun.”
- “Every match I played with others we were laughing, chatting, and having crazy exchanges.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, with many users highlighting its multiplayer mode and engaging gameplay as key factors that enhance the experience. Players feel it offers the best replay value among VR games, making it a worthwhile investment. However, some reviewers suggest that further improvements could elevate its replayability even more.
- “Replayability is exceptional!”
- “Best replay value of any VR game I own.”
- “The multiplayer mode on top of the raw, but near-perfect gameplay provides endless replayability.”
- “It's well worth the money for how much replayability you will get out of it.”
- “Nothing matches it for replayability on the Vive.”
- “Out of 5, I would give this a 3 right now, with the potential to be a solid 5 if they implement some elements that increase replayability, immersion, and engagement.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be time-consuming and potentially tedious, especially when engaging in unranked matches. While the immersive experience of the game is praised, the repetitive nature of skill improvement and serving mechanics can lead to physical discomfort and frustration over time.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This can become tedious if several people keep choosing unranked games.”
- “Pretty good table tennis game, quickly getting you immersed and really feels like playing ping pong; only thing is the serving is a little tedious to get right.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is generally enjoyable, with fun gameplay and solid performance, but many users feel it lacks depth due to simple graphics and minimal background music. There is a desire for more content, such as a tournament setting, to enhance the overall experience.
- “Fun gameplay, nice atmosphere and solid performance.”
- “It's crying out for a bit more content, maybe create a tournament atmosphere or something like that, but the playability alone is tons of fun and just spot on.”
- “The graphics are a bit simple and there could be more mini games and perhaps a bit more atmosphere (there's just a bit of background music)... but overall an amazing way to play table tennis, without the table.”
- “It's crying out for a bit more content, maybe create a tournament atmosphere or something like that but the playability alone is tons of fun and just spot on.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that the monetization strategy includes in-game advertisements, which some find adds a layer of realism, while others criticize the prevalence of misleading promotional images for other games.
- “Look at all these fake pictures advertising some other game.”
- “Being able to chat while playing ads adds an additional level of realism.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that adding names to NPCs would enhance emotional engagement, making victories feel more significant and personal. This suggests a desire for deeper connections with characters in the game.
- “It would be cool if the NPCs had names or something too; that way, it would be more emotionally involving when you beat them.”

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Eleven Table Tennis is a casual sport game.

Eleven Table Tennis is available on PC, Virtual Reality, Windows and Oculus Quest.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Eleven Table Tennis.

Eleven Table Tennis was released on September 22, 2016.

Eleven Table Tennis was developed by For Fun Labs.

Eleven Table Tennis has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Eleven Table Tennis is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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